2. Stress the Wrong Syllables
People with apraxia have difficulties speaking and there are hallmark signs of speech problems that are specific to apraxia. Someone with apraxia will consistently put stress on the wrong syllable. They may stress every single syllable or not put stress on any syllable and let the words string along.
In addition, people with apraxia will not say words the same way, but one time will put the stress on one syllable and at other times will put the stress on another syllable. Even though cognitively people with apraxia may seem coherent, they may not be able to incorporate corrections when they are told they are putting the stress on the wrong syllable.
They may understand they should do it but may be unable to. Syllable stress requires the kind of motor skills that other aspects of speech may not.